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Page 4 • July 1, 2015
25 Years Ago
June 1990
Response to a second Main Street
meeting has led to a decision by lo-
cal officials to hold off on writing a
letter of intent to seek application to
the Main Street Iowa Program. With
time being a factor the group did not
feel it was time to apply.
An air show - the first to be held
in nine years at the Mason City Mu-
nicipal Airport, is slated for Aug. 19.
The event is sponsored by the Clear
Lake Mason City Chambers of Com-
merce.
Several Clear Lake attractions
will be featured on Iowa Public Tele-
vision’s “Iowa This Weekend.” At-
tractions featured will include Clear
Lake Fire Museum, Clear Lake State
Park, the Mason City and Clear Lake
Historic Society Trolley, the Surf Ball-
room, Kinney Pioneer Museum, and
of course, the lake itself.
Jeff Cronin, who has played two
seasons with the Clear Lake Lakers,
agreed to a contract with the Atlanta
Braves. Cronin, who has to report to
the Braves rookie camp at Bradenton,
Fla., is a former Des Moines East and
Simpson College baseball player. He
is the son of Larry and Ruth Cronin,
of Clear Lake.
The Clear Lake softball team
topped Eagle Grove, 6-1. Wendy Ball
pitched all seven innings, striking out
seven batters and walking only two.
The team also beat Humboldt, 14-4.
Ball and Kendra Berge both hit dou-
bles.
Jon M. Epsteen has joined Lake
Chevrolet as a salesman.
A total of 78 boats competed in
the MC National Championship Re-
gatta held over the weekend. Local
sailors who faired well included Bill
and Jeff Nicholas, of Clear Lake, they
placed second and third in the Ama-
teur Class. Brad Osmundson, Byron
Bensely and Harry Alcorn finished
12th, 13th and 14th respectively.
Playing at Cinema V is Warren
Beatty in “Dick Tracy,” “Gremlins 2,”
and “Robo Cop 2.”
Grocery specials for the week
include: Vlasic Hamburger Chips,
32 oz., $1.09; Miller Beer, 12-12
oz. cans, $4.79; Dole Lettuce, head,
2/99¢; peaches, 2 lbs., 99¢; Ruffles
Potato Chips, 15 oz., $1.99; 80% lean
ground beef, lb., $1.68; and boneless,
skinless chicken breasts, lb., $3.19.
50 Years Ago
June 1965
M.A. “Curly” Hintzman has been
named Chamber of Commerce Secre-
tary. Huntsman will be assisted at the
Chamber office by Ellen Lincimum
and Mrs. Dwayne Frampton.
Susan Sondrol, daughter of Mr.
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REMEMBER WHEN
and Mrs. T.E. Saundra, of Clear Lake,
has entered the Miss Mason City con-
test. The winner will go on to the
Miss Iowa contest at Davenport.
Don and Phil Everly, The Everly
Brothers, will be appearing at the
Surf, June 27, for a Collegiate Night
Dance. They will perform some of
their million disc sellers such as, “Bye,
Bye, Love,” “Wake Up Little Susie,”
and “Bird Dog.”
The feature event winner for the
hobby cars at Mason City was Jerry
Hejna, of Ventura.
75 Years Ago
June 1940
The old Princess passenger boat
has been repaired and launched after
being in dry dock for several years.
George Newman has stored in his
warehouse, 30 carloads of government
shelled corn, which he is ordered to
ship out at once to England.
Word has been received in Clear
Lake of the critical condition of A.M.
Baker at his home in Orange, Calif.
Mr. Baker is one of the few remaining
veterans of the Civil War and whom
Clear Lake claims as her own. He is
95 years old.
A crowd of 60 attended the re-
union of classes 1935-36 at the Coun-
try Club in Clear Lake.
99 Years Ago
June 1916
Military caps will be given away
free at Peterson’s fountain with each
10 cent drink on Saturday.
A big wrestling match will take
place in the ball park on July 4. The
contest will be between Otto Suter,
welterweight champion of the world,
and Helmer Myre, of Forest City.
Ringside seats are $1.50.
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Iowa’s great quality of life is bol- •Community Attraction & Tour-
stered by arts, culture and recreation. ism (CAT) Grants, which go to rec-
These opportunities are important to reational, cultural, entertainment and
community development, enriching educational attractions.
local amenities and attracting young •Community Cultural Grants,
professionals. In addition, they create which support job creation for Iowans
jobs, draw investments and stimulate who contribute to the cultural vitality
the economy through tourism. of our state.
Travel spending in Iowa totaled •Iowa Great Places, which brings
$7.8 billion in 2013, an increase of together resources to help communi-
1.3 percent over 2012. This spend- ties, regions and neighborhoods en-
ing supports 65,400 jobs and close to hance what makes them unique.
$1.2 billion in payroll income. •Investing in the arts, cultural
According to a report on the eco- endeavors and historic preservation
nomic impact of Iowa travel in 2013, through a variety of initiatives at Io-
Franklin County generated $12 mil- wa’s Department of Cultural Affairs.
lion in travel expenditures, with 70 •Improving the Iowa State Fair
workers in the county earning more and our county fairs, which offer lo-
than $1 million. Butler County took cal fun and a celebration of our state’s
in almost $9 million from travel, with agricultural heritage.
30 workers earning about $680,000. •Providing $16 million for REAP,
Cerro Gordo County boasted $187 Iowa’s popular Resource Enhance-
million in travel expenditures, with ment and Protection Program for our
1,470 workers earning close to $25 natural and cultural resources.
million. •Creating a statewide trail system
The investments the Legislature of rivers and lakes that is fun, safe and
made this year will help ensure the at- interesting for outdoor enthusiasts.
tractiveness and vitality of Iowa com- •Recreational trails funding to
munities by providing great things to establish hiking, biking, skiing, snow-
do, see and learn. We’re preserving mobiling and horseback riding routes
and enhancing Iowa’s cultural resourc- throughout the state.
es and recreation experiences through:
4th of July, 1990 The Senior
Connection
The Grand Marshall of the 1990 Clear Lake 4th of July parade was Laurence
Fredrickson. His wife, Florine also enjoyed their ride. Above top, oxen and There is always something to do at the Senior Citizens Center, 105 S.
horses brought up the rear of the parade. 4th St., Clear Lake. We invite anyone, 55 and older to come and take part
in all the activities and the Congregate Meal program held at the Center
Contractor Ernest Anderson is There will be some fireworks in every week day from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
pushing along with the work on the the old town of Clear Lake this 4th of An excellent exercise program is available each Monday and Thursday
Masonic Temple. July. Elaborate plans have been made. at 10:30 a.m. Or try the Walk Fit program held on Wednesday and Friday
Good corn weather has arrived at A large platform has been built way at 9 a.m. Tuesday at the Center begins with Pool at 8:30 a.m. and a 500
long last and farmers are busy in the out on the lake from Mann corner. card game begins at 12:30 p.m. Bingo is the second Wednesday of each
fields. month sponsored by Humana Insurance. Fresh Conservations, a nutrition
program designed for older adults, is the last Wednesday of the month at
10:15 a.m. A free hearing screening by Connect Hearing, of Mason City,
will be held on Thursday, July 16, at 9:30 a.m. by Peggy Stephens, BC-
HIS.
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A family affair
Denny and Anne Muehlstedt, of Clear Lake, enjoyed a family vacation with their children and grandchildren as an early
celebration of their 50th wedding anniversary. The family went to Galveston Bay, Tex., where they enjoyed catching up
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